Antonyms for close-lipped

Grammar : Adj

Spell : klohs-lipt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkloʊsˈlɪpt

Definition of close-lipped

As in close : adj secret, reserved
As in closemouthed : adj silent, reserved

Example sentences :

He smiled his close-lipped smile that made wrinkles like gashes in his cheeks.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Clark was close-lipped once, not given to levity and—to toddy.
Extract from : « The Crossing » by Winston Churchill

His face reflected in the mirror was impassive and close-lipped.
Extract from : « Beginners Luck » by Emily Hahn

The independent and close-lipped scout was riding outside the group.
Extract from : « John Ermine of the Yellowstone » by Frederic Remington

This negation of hope has “close-lipped Patience for its only friend.”
Extract from : « Letters on Literature » by Andrew Lang

His mouth was close-lipped and relentless, and did not look as if it had ever smiled.
Extract from : « Kilmeny of the Orchard » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

He stood facing his cousin with a close-lipped smile that summarised his opinion and made it readable.
Extract from : « The Celt and Saxon, Complete » by George Meredith

Yet for all his abuse this close-lipped captain of the Good Intent allowed Patsy many favours.
Extract from : « Patsy » by S. R. Crockett

"That note doesn't sound a bit like Anna Towne," Lucy said in her close-lipped manner as she laid it down.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

The older women, with shawls folded about their stooped shoulders, were close-lipped, somber.
Extract from : « Mountain Blood » by Joseph Hergesheimer

Synonyms for close-lipped

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